Herbs and spices are common additives to cooking, but have you ever tried smuggling herbal remedies into your diet through your baking creations? My today’s guest, Dina Ranade, RDN, RH(AHG), IFNCP is here to share her tips and strategies for that with us. Dina is a trained dietitian, herbalist and a podcaster.
She began her career as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist 28 years ago and has worked in various clinical settings and specialized in pediatric, neonatal and critical care nutrition. Dina serves on the newsletter editorial team for the Integrative RDN, the quarterly newsletter of the Dietitians in integrative and Functional Medicine.
I originally met Dina during my herbal training, and recently reconnected with her. Currently Dina counsels private clients blending nutrition with herbalism. Dina is a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild. She is also a recipe creator, blogger and a podcaster sharing her knowledge and expertise through Herbal Bake Shoppe and An Herbal Diary podcast.
TAKEAWAYS
- Why flavor is such an important aspect of introducing herbs into the diet’s of your picky eaters
- What are some of Dina’s favorite herbs to incorporate into baking and cooking
- How to substitute herbs well in your favorite recipes
WEB RESOURCES
Dina’s web site The Herbal Bake Shoppe , her Herbal Diary Podcast, Instagram, and Facebook
David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies
Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine
BOOKS
Mediterranean Grains and Greens
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TRANSCRIPT
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Image courtesy of Dina Ranade
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